Allvar Gullstrand
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Who was Allvar Gullstrand?
Swedish ophthalmologist who won the 1911 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for research on the dioptrics of the eye, particularly the cornea's role in vision.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Allvar Gullstrand (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine | 1911 | for his work on the dioptrics of the eye |
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